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Africa: Interswitch and Thales Unveil CipherTrust Data Security Solution
Interswitch, a leading integrated payments and digital commerce company in Africa, has partnered with Thales, a global leader in digital and data security ...
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Nigeria Scores 71% in ITU’s G5 Readiness Index
A recent report by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has ranked Nigeria at 71% in the G5 Readiness Index, underscoring the country’s robust ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: Green Economy to Propel Nigeria’s Diversification and Job Creation – SEC DG
Dr. Emomotimi Agama, Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), asserts that adopting a green economy will yield substantial benefits for Nigeria, ...
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Nigeria Aims to Lead in Global Tech with Ambitious New Initiative
Training 1,000 individuals in advanced tech skills is a positive step for Nigeria, but it alone is unlikely to propel the nation past ...
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Nigeria: CBN Reports 83% Decline in Foreign Education Forex Allocation
Nigerians spent $38.17 million on foreign education between January and March 2024, according to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) first-quarter ...
Africa
African Union Adopts AI Strategy to Advance Digital Transformation
The African Union (AU) has adopted a comprehensive strategy to guide the continent in the development, use, and regulation of generative artificial intelligence ...
Kenya
Kenyan High Court Halts National Digital ID for Third Time in Four Years
Kenya’s high court has once again paused the rollout of the country’s digital identity program, pending the outcome of a constitutional challenge. This ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: Federal Government to Collect Over N425bn from Banks through One-Time Windfall Tax
The Nigerian government is set to collect over N425 billion from seven banks through a one-time windfall tax on their foreign currency revaluation ...
Ghana
Ghana’s Communications Authority Addresses Data Pricing and MTN’s Market Position
The National Communications Authority (NCA) of Ghana has provided clarification on data pricing concerns and the significant market power (SMP) classification of MTN. ...
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South Africa’s Plentify Secures Funding for Global Market Expansion
Plentify, a climate tech company specializing in smart energy solutions, has secured new funding to support its expansion into international markets, particularly targeting ...